The Ethiopian parliament is anticipated to approve legislation allowing the Federal government to extend interim regional administrations by up to two years, a departure from the current six-month extension limit, transferring authority from the House of Federation to the House of People’s Representatives under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s administration.
Ethiopia’s parliament is poised to approve new legislation, as reported by BBC Amharic. This legislation will allow the Federal government to extend interim regional administrations by a maximum of two years, in contrast to the current constitutional provision which permits extensions for only six months.
Given the historical context under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s administration, approval of the legislation seems highly likely. In addition to extending terms, the new legislation will transfer authority from the House of Federation to the House of People’s Representatives, changing who manages these extensions.
Previously, the extension of interim regional administrations fell under the jurisdiction of the House of Federation. The proposed draft now empowers the speaker of the House of People’s Representatives to oversee such extensions.
In summary, Ethiopia’s parliament is set to approve legislation enabling longer extensions for interim regional administrations. This change reflects a significant shift of authority from the House of Federation to the House of People’s Representatives, and it likely aligns with precedents set by the current administration. The legislation aims to streamline governance amid evolving regional dynamics.
Original Source: constitutionnet.org
